Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Michaywe Pines Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

209

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Michaywe Pines Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Michaywe Pines Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%Aim 16%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

19.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Michaywe Pines Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Michaywe Pines Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Facilities

Driving Range
Putting Green
Chipping Green
Practice Bunker
Motor Cart
Pull Cart
Golf Clubs Rental
Club Fitting
Pro Shop
Golf Lessons
Caddie Hire
Restaurant
Reception Hall
Changing Room
Lockers
Lodging on Site

Location

1535 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735, USA

Course Description

Michaywe Pines Golf Course is a premier 18‑hole golf course located in Gaylord, in the heart of Northern Michigan. As a founding partner in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, it offers a classic, playable layout with well‑maintained greens and full practice facilities, along with attentive on‑site dining options. The course is complemented by nearby stay-and-play partners, including Inn the Woods and Jack Pine Grill, creating a full golf and dining experience for regional visitors. Visitors can book tee times, explore season passes, and enjoy golf and dining packages in northern Michigan.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Don Childs

Opened

1972

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.6(340 reviews)
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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Michaywe Pines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure for exact tee and approach placement on short par fours that tempt aggression but punish errors, paired with par fives that mix birdie rewards and bogey traps on tougher ones amid overall stiff scoring demands.
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GREEN Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725194 yards4749 metersCR 70.5Bogey 100.2Slope 126

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444345364344543543672
Handicap731719151351141812810214616
Yardage32738597342315254130304403255732910630529246032512143726226375194

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Michaywe Pines Golf Course

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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% match to course practice profile
60% match
For WHITE tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Visualization13%
49% match
For WHITE tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
80% match
For WHITE tees

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Michaywe Pines Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

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78% match
For WHITE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%

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62% match
For WHITE tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Aim11%
69% match
For WHITE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
60% match
For WHITE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
63% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%

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45% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment23%
Trajectory12%
67% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
60% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Aim12%
58% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
71% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Visualization16%
77% match
For WHITE/GREEN HYBRID tees

Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
25% match
For GREEN tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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75% match
For GREEN tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For GREEN tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For GREEN tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
60% match
For GREEN tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
72% match
For GREEN tees

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
63% match
For GREEN tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%

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60% match
For YELLOW DISC tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Michaywe Pines Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Michaywe Pines Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Michaywe Pines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Michaywe Pines Golf Course challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Michaywe Pines Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5162 yards. The back tees extend to 6078.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Michaywe Pines Golf Course?

With a course rating of 75.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Michaywe Pines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6078.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Michaywe Pines Golf Course and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make Michaywe Pines Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6078.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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